Transport Planner

Premier Recruitment Group Limited; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Erith is seeking an experienced Transport Planner to contribute to a fast-paced team. Responsibilities include planning transport schedules, maintaining records, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have strong UK geographical knowledge and experience in transport planning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport Planning role.
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce daily transport schedules cost-effectively.
• Build relationships with sub-contractor partners.
• Deliver excellent customer service across all touchpoints.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Geographical knowledge of the UK

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hi candidate_firstname,

You have recently applied for the role of Transport Planner. I would be keen to speak with you about your experience. When would you be available for a call?

Thanks,

company

Transport Planner

Location: Erith

Start Date: August 2025

Contract: Temp to 12-Month Contract (for the right candidate)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Pay Rate: £14.50 per hour

About the Role

Premier Recruitment Group is proud to partner with a leading production company based in Erith, seeking an experienced Transport Planner to join their Transport Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced team and support the delivery of a cost-effective and efficient daily transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and produce daily transport schedules cost-effectively
• Build relationships with sub-contractor partners
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date transport records
• Conduct driver debriefs and follow up on CAPAs, including root-cause analysis
• Support the export delivery planning process
• Provide administrative support to internal teams and external customers
• Deliver excellent customer service across all touchpoints
• Commit to ongoing personal and professional development
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by management

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a Transport Planning role
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• A proactive and independent worker who can also operate well in a team
• Customer service experience is desirable

Interested? Let's Talk!

To apply or learn more, please contact:

Kirsty Cutts - Senior Recruitment Consultant

(phone number removed)

Premier Recruitment Group - Connecting talent with opportunity.

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